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Automotive SuspensionSystems The purpose of the suspension is to provide the vehicle with the following:1. A smooth ride2. Accurate steering3. Responsive handling4. Support the weight of a vehicle5. Maintain acceptable tire wear FRAME CONSTRUCTIONThe frame of a vehicle supports all the “running gear” of the vehicle, including the engine, transmission, rear axle assembly (if rear-wheel drive), and all suspension components.There are many terms used to label or describe the frame of a vehicle, including the following. Ladder Frame A ladder frame is a common name for a type of perimeter frame where the transverse (lateral) connecting members are straight across. Perimeter Frame A perimeter frame consists of welded or riveted frame members around the entire perimeter of the body. Stub-Type FramesA stub frame is a partial frame often used on unit-body vehicles to support the power train and suspension components. It is also called a cradle on many front-wheel-drive vehicles. Unit-Body ConstructionUnit-body construction (sometimes called unibody) is a design that combines the body with the structure of the frame. The body supports the engine and driveline components, as well as the suspension and steering components. The area separating the engine compartment from the passenger compartment is called the bulkhead. The height and location of this bulkhead panel to a large degree determines the shape of the rest of the vehicle. The track of a vehicle is the distance between the wheels, as viewed from the front or rear. A wide-track vehicle is a vehicle with a wide wheel stance; this increases the stability of the vehicle, especially when cornering. The wheelbase of a vehicle is the distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel, as viewed from the side. UNSPRUNG WEIGHTA suspension system has to be designed to allow the wheels to move up and down quickly over bumps and dips without affecting the entire weight